The KentRidge Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kent, OH
The KentRidge Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Kent, OH
Since its establishment in 2005, The KentRidge has cultivated a reputation that distinctly sets it apart as Kent’s cherished hometown senior living choice. It is located in the heart of Akron, Ohio, a distinguished assisted living community providing dedicated memory care services.
A favored residence among retired Kent State University professors, it has woven itself seamlessly into the local fabric, embodying the warmth and familiarity of the community’s personality and heritage. With a commitment to nurturing well-being and fostering a sense of belonging, The KentRidge continues to be a beacon of comfort and care for seniors
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
CountyPortage
The KentRidge Senior Living is administrated by Robert Cain.
Policies
No pets allowed
Smoking Allowed
Alcohol Allowed
Honor DO NOT Resuscitate
Family Council Available
Pets may come and visit any time.
They just cannot spend the night.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Director of NursingCathie Eggleston
Email
[email protected]
Fax(330) 677-4060
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The KentRidge Senior Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Inspection History
In Ohio, the Department of Health, Bureau of Survey and Certification conducts unannounced onsite inspections to evaluate the quality of care and environment in all licensed facilities.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Ohio state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. OH average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Ohio average:
• Total citations (50% below)
• Total citations (50% below)
Latest Inspection
October 1, 2025
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | OH Average | vs. OH Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer total citations than a typical Ohio assisted living residence (1 vs. OH avg 2).↓ 50% better |
Resident satisfaction survey results
Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.
Average score
90 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
2022 – 2023 Period
Care and services
93 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Environment
98 / 100
Ohio average: 95 / 100
Moving in
88 / 100
Ohio average: 82 / 100
Facility culture
91 / 100
Ohio average: 86 / 100
Caregivers
94 / 100
Ohio average: 89 / 100
Spending time
83 / 100
Ohio average: 80 / 100
Meals and dining
82 / 100
Ohio average: 81 / 100
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy, while living at this care facility?
This facility76/100
Ohio average46/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility89/100
Ohio average88/100
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility95/100
Ohio average89/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility95/100
Ohio average85/100
Can you decide how to spend your day?
This facility96/100
Ohio average94/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to?
This facility96/100
Ohio average91/100
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average92/100
Is it easy for you to get around in your room (or apartment)?
This facility96/100
Ohio average96/100
Are you able to get around the building if you want to?
This facility96/100
Ohio average95/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average98/100
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Can you find a place to be alone if you want to be alone?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Did you receive a thorough orientation to KENTRIDGE SENIOR LIVING THE?
This facility83/100
Ohio average70/100
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility86/100
Ohio average82/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility96/100
Ohio average93/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are you friends with anyone who lives here?
This facility81/100
Ohio average81/100
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility83/100
Ohio average78/100
Would you highly recommend KENTRIDGE SENIOR LIVING THE to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility88/100
Ohio average89/100
Are you encouraged to speak up about things you don’t like here?
This facility91/100
Ohio average81/100
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility92/100
Ohio average86/100
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility92/100
Ohio average87/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if needed?
This facility96/100
Ohio average89/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average92/100
Are you as involved in decisions about your care as you want to be?
This facility100/100
Ohio average85/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do the same people take care of you most of the time?
This facility80/100
Ohio average84/100
Do you feel confident the people who work here would come quickly anytime you needed help?
This facility81/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility88/100
Ohio average81/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility96/100
Ohio average90/100
Do the people who care for you explain your care and services to you?
This facility96/100
Ohio average85/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility100/100
Ohio average88/100
Do the people who work here make sure you are comfortable when they provide care or services?
This facility100/100
Ohio average95/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility100/100
Ohio average94/100
Do the people who work here support you to do as much for yourself as you are able to do?
This facility100/100
Ohio average96/100
Do you have opportunities to maintain your health and wellness, if you want?
This facility100/100
Ohio average92/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you?
This facility100/100
Ohio average88/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Are you as connected to the community as you want to be?
This facility64/100
Ohio average71/100
Are there enjoyable things to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility67/100
Ohio average63/100
Do you have enough opportunities to go on outings and special events?
This facility69/100
Ohio average73/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility83/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility88/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility88/100
Ohio average83/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility92/100
Ohio average87/100
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility92/100
Ohio average93/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility100/100
Ohio average89/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the RCF Resident Satisfaction Survey 2022-23, Final Results
Do you like the food here?
This facility77/100
Ohio average81/100
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility77/100
Ohio average80/100
Do you have input on the food that is served?
This facility79/100
Ohio average68/100
Do you get enough fresh food options here?
This facility81/100
Ohio average81/100
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility81/100
Ohio average77/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility96/100
Ohio average95/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
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Assisted Living in Ohio
The KentRidge Senior Living is located in Kent, Ohio.
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10.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kent's city center to The KentRidge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.61 miles to nearest hospital (Regency Hospital Co LLC)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The KentRidge Senior Living
What neighborhood is The KentRidge Senior Living in?
The KentRidge Senior Living is in the Crossings at Golden Pond neighborhood of Kent.
Who is the Director of Nursing at The KentRidge Senior Living?
Cathie Eggleston is the Director of Nursing at The KentRidge Senior Living.
Is The KentRidge Senior Living in a walkable area?
The KentRidge Senior Living has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the best email address for The KentRidge Senior Living?
The team at The KentRidge Senior Living can be reached at [email protected].
Who is the administrator of The KentRidge Senior Living?
Robert Cain is the administrator of The KentRidge Senior Living.
Has The KentRidge Senior Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?
The KentRidge Senior Living has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
What is the phone number of The KentRidge Senior Living?
(330) 677-4040 will put you in contact with the team at The KentRidge Senior Living.
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